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Ministry of Jal Shakti
Secretary, Department of Water Resources Reviews Special Campaign 2.0
Under The Campaign, Departments & Ministries Are Focusing On Swachhata & Reducing Pendency In Government
The Secretary, Department of Water Resources, RD, and GR, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Shri Pankaj Kumar today chaired a Secretary level meeting to review the achievements and progress of the ongoing Special Campaign 2.0, launched on Gandhi Jayanti, 2nd October which will go on till 31st Oct. Under the campaign, the departments and ministries are focusing on Swachhata and Reducing Pendency in Government. The Special Campaign 2.0 reinforces the importance of timely disposal of references and a clean work space. Shri Subodh Yadav, Joint Secretary, DoWR RD & GR, Ministry of Jal Shakti along with all the Nodal Officers of Special Campaign 2.0 was also present in the meeting. During the meeting the progress report of all the departments and ministries were discussed to bring into attention the highlights till now.
The Special Campaign 2.0 is being carried out in two phases- Preparatory phase: 14.09.2022-30.09.2022 & Implementation phase: 02.10.2022-31.10.2022. The focus areas under Campaign 2.0 involves MP’s references, References from state Governments, Inter-Ministerial References, Parliamentary Assurances, PMO References, Public Grievances and Appeals thereof, Record Management and review of the existing rules and procedures to reduce compliance burden and promote ease of living to the citizens.
The key points discussed during the meeting were the targets & achievements for review of files of various organizations and sections, Status of Parliament Assurances and Specific Replies, Status of Social Media Activities Phase  by DoWR, RD & GR. A detailed discussion on the targets and achievements by various Ministries and departments were undertaken and the departments were further motivated to achieve the targets on mission mode.
The details of the target achieved:
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SI. NO.
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Parameters
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Targets
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Achievements
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1
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MP Refrences
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49
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9
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2
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Parliament Assurances
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19
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0
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3
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IMC Refrences
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5
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3
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4
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Public Grievances
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139
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105
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5
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PMO Refrences
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4
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3
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6
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Files to be reviewed
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39563
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42464
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7
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Weeding of files
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8119
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16193
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8
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Cleanliness of sites
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160
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214
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9
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Revenue to be Generated
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5619917/-
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1490943/-
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10
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Space freed
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17083 Sq ft
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28604
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11
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Rules of simplification
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1
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1
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
82 Divyang Artisans & Entrepreneurs from 17 States/UTs Displaying their Products and Skills at ‘Ekam Fest’
Around 82 Divyang artisans and entrepreneurs coming from 17 States/ UTs are showcasing their products at the week-long Exhibition-cum-Fair “EKAM Fest” organized by National Handicapped Finance Development Corporation  under M/o Social Justice & Empowerment at State Emporia Complex, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi-1. They include 44 Men and 38 Women Divyang artisans and entrepreneurs. The Fest is open for public from 11 AM till 9.00 PM from 2nd March to 9th March, 2020. Fest is also hosting a number of activities like cultural extravaganza including performances by Divyang artists and well known professionals. Additional highlights of the event are astrological consultations and foot massage by Divyang professionals.
In the Ekam Fest, Divyang Entrepreneur and Artisans from all over the country have been invited with representation from J&K to Puducherry and from Nagaland to Gujarat. The Fest presents vibrant products of from J&K and NE with products ranging from handicraft, handloom, Embroidery work and dry fruits. During the Fair, around 82 Divyang Entrepreneur/Artisan and organizations from 17 States/UTs are displaying their skills represented through their beautiful products, services and demonstration of skills.
The Ekam Fest stalls are displaying the broad products in many categories viz : Home Décor and Lifestyle; Textiles; Stationery and Eco Friendly products; Packed Food and Organic Products; Toys and Gifts; and Personal Accessory –Jewellary, Clutch Bags etc.
The Fest was inaugurated last evening in the presence of Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot, Union Minister for RT&H and MEME Shri Nitin Jairam Gadkari and Union Minister for Women and Child Development and Textiles Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani. Ministers of State for SJ&E Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar and Shri Rattan Lal Kataria were also present.
NHFDC is providing financial assistance to the Divyangjan  for their economic rehabilitation and provides number of skill development programmes to empower them to grow & sustain their enterprises. To empower the Divyang and marginalized groups of the society more closely, it has taken a step forward and established NHFDC Foundation, this year. Recognizing the absence of a connect with the market which hinders fair prices and volumes in sale of the unorganized tiny Divyang entrepreneurs, NHFDC Foundation is making efforts for development of a brand and platform for marketing of products of these determined entrepreneurs
Ministry of Railways
ER FORMS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT UNIT TO ENHANCE FREIGHT TRAFFIC
Kolkata, 20 July, 2020
A Business Development Unit  has been formed at Eastern Railway  Headquarters, to offer prospective customers of Freight Traffic for loading of the miscellaneous non-bulk goods enhancing their rail transportation share of traditional commodities as well as introducing new commodities for transporting through Railways.
SRI NITIN BANSAL, Chief Freight Transportation Manager  [Mob. 9002020902], ER is the Co-ordinator of the Zonal Team and is available at ER Headquarters, Fairlie Place, Kolkata – 700001.
Similar Business Development Units have also been formed in all the four divisions of ER with Sr. Divisional Operations Manager  as Nodal Officer. The name & contact numbers of the Divisional Nodal Officers are as follows:
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Sl. No.
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Name & Designation
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Mobile No.
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01
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Amarendra Kumar Maurya, Sr. DOM/MLDT
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9002024900
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02
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Shantanu Chakraborty, Sr. DOM/ASN
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9002023900
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03
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Sourav Dey, Sr. DOM/SDAH
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9002021900
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04
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Raushan Kumar, Sr. DOM/HWH
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9002022900
Interested Business Houses & Merchants may contact the zonal co-ordinator and the divisional co-ordinators for further information. They may also send proposals for the new streams of Traffic and /or for increasing the volume of Rail Transport of present traffic for further action to the co-ordinators of the respective BDUs.
SSS
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Prime Minister's Office
PM lauds Lovely Choubey, Pinki Singh, Nayanmoni Saikia and Rupa Rani Tirkey for winning Gold Medal in Lawn Bowls at CWG 2022
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has lauded Lovely Choubey, Pinki Singh, Nayanmoni Saikia and Rupa Rani Tirkey for winning Gold Medal in Lawn Bowls at CWG 2022 in Birmingham.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Historic win in Birmingham! India is proud of Lovely Choubey, Pinki Singh, Nayanmoni Saikia and Rupa Rani Tirkey for bringing home the prestigious Gold in Lawn Bowls. The team has demonstrated great dexterity and their success will motivate many Indians towards Lawn Bowls."
PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 190.34 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 20,403
- Active cases stand at 0.05%
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.74%
- 3,410 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,25,60,905
- 3,207 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 84.10 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 3,36,776 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
#Unite2FightCorona #IndiaFightsCorona
Press Information Bureau
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Government of India
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 214.55 Cr
Over 4.05 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 49,636
6,093 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.70%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 1.88%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 214.55 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 4.05 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,04,14,444
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2nd Dose
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1,01,10,279
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Precaution Dose
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68,50,832
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,84,35,400
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2nd Dose
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1,77,04,855
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Precaution Dose
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1,33,31,599
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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4,05,72,997
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2nd Dose
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3,07,43,435
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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6,17,73,053
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2nd Dose
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5,25,95,856
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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56,08,41,013
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2nd Dose
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51,40,79,594
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Precaution Dose
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7,40,08,588
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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20,39,50,639
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2nd Dose
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19,65,50,167
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Precaution Dose
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3,99,77,073
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,76,15,414
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2nd Dose
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12,28,65,164
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Precaution Dose
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4,31,70,698
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Precaution Dose
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17,73,38,790
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Total
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2,14,55,91,100
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 49,636. Active cases now constitute 0.11% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.70%. 6,768 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,39,06,972.
6,093 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 3,16,504 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 88.87 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 1.88% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 1.93%.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
All-India Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural and Rural Labourers – April, 2022
The All-India Consumer Price Index Number for Agricultural and Rural Labourers  for the month of April, 2022 increased by 10 points each to stand at 1108  and 1119  points respectively. The major contribution towards the rise in general index of Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers came from food group to the extent of 7.32 & 7.13 points respectively mainly due to increase in prices of rice, wheat-atta, jowar, bajra, ragi, vegetables & fruits, etc.
The rise/fall in index varied from State to State. In case of Agricultural Labourers, it recorded an increase of 1 to 20 points in 19 States while Tamilnadu State recorded a decrease of 7 points. Tamilnadu with 1275 points topped the index table whereas Himachal Pradesh with 880 points stood at the bottom.
In case of Rural Labourers, it recorded an increase of 2 to 19 points in 19 States and Tamilnadu State recorded a decrease of 7 points. Tamilnadu with 1263 points topped the index table whereas Himachal Pradesh with 931 points stood at the bottom.
Amongst states, the maximum increase in the Consumer Price Index Number for Agricultural Labourers was experienced by Kerala  and for Rural Labourers by Kerala & West Bengal States  mainly due to rise in the prices of rice, pulses, fish fresh/dry, vegetables & fruits, wheat-atta, bajra, firewood, shirting cloth cotton , plastic chappal/shoes, etc. On the contrary, the decrease in Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural Labourers & Rural Labourers was recorded by Tamilnadu State  mainly due to fall in the prices of rice, fish fresh/dry, onion, vegetables & fruits, etc.
Point to point rate of inflation based on the CPI-AL and CPI-RL stood at 6.44% & 6.67% in April, 2022 compared to 6.09% & 6.33% respectively in March, 2022 and 2.66% and 2.94% respectively during the corresponding month of the previous year. Similarly, Food inflation stood at 5.29% & 5.35% in April, 2022 compared to 4.91% & 4.88% respectively in March, 2022 and 1.24% & 1.54% respectively during the corresponding month of the previous year.
All-India Consumer Price Index Number :
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Group
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Agricultural Labourers
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Rural Labourers
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March, 2022
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April, 2022
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March, 2022
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April, 2022
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General Index
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1098
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1108
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1109
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1119
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Food
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1025
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1035
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1032
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1043
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Pan, Supari, etc.
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1914
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1917
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1924
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1926
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Fuel & Light
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1222
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1233
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1216
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1226
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Clothing, Bedding &Footwear
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1147
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1162
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1179
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1195
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Miscellaneous
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1168
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1177
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1172
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1181
Prime Minister's Office
Documents concluded during the State Visit of President Donald J. Trump of the USA
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Title
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Nodal Entity on the India side
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Nodal Entity on the US side
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1
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Memorandum of Understanding on Mental Health
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Department of Health and Family Welfare of the Government of the Republic of India
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Department of Health and Human Services of the Government of the United States of America.
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2
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Memorandum of Understanding on the Safety of Medical Products
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Central Drugs Standard Control Organization within the Directorate General of Health Services of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of the Republic of India
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Food and Drug Administration of the Department of Health and Human Services of the United States of America.
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3
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Letter of Cooperation
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Indian Oil Corporation Limited and ExxonMobil India LNG Limited
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Chart Industries Inc.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 191.65 Cr
Over 3.21 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 15,647
1,829 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.75%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 0.57%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 191.65 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,40,27,137 sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 3.21 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,04,06,245
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2nd Dose
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1,00,30,914
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Precaution Dose
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50,51,545
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,84,17,814
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2nd Dose
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1,75,67,731
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Precaution Dose
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82,40,927
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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3,21,04,984
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2nd Dose
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1,26,95,005
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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5,90,43,240
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2nd Dose
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4,42,58,800
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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55,66,73,638
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2nd Dose
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48,55,34,576
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Precaution Dose
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4,67,605
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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20,31,58,302
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2nd Dose
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18,98,14,448
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Precaution Dose
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10,60,603
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,70,26,040
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2nd Dose
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11,83,26,423
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Precaution Dose
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1,66,21,930
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Precaution Dose
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3,14,42,610
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Total
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1,91,65,00,770
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 15,647. Active cases now constitute 0.04% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.75%. 2,549 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,25,87,259.
1,829 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 4,34,962 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 84.49 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 0.57% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 0.42%.
Ministry of Defence
INS SUNAYNA ENTERS DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA
INS Sunayna entered port of Durban, South Africa on 21 Aug 23. The ship undertook passage exercise with South African Navy Ship SAS King Sekhukhune I off Durban. Post exchange of pleasantries at sea, the ship entered Durban harbour. The ship was received by Cdr Kenneth Singh officiating Flag Officer Commanding Naval Base Durban and HCI Pretoria Officials.
The visit apart from commemorating 30 years of diplomatic partnership between India and South Africa is aimed at enhancing interoperability, jointness and mutual cooperation between both Indian Navy and South Africa Navy. During the port call, the two navies will share best practices and experiences through professional interactions, subject matter expert exchanges and cross deck visits, additionally social interactions with senior military and civil dignitaries are also planned.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM offers prayers at Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand; inaugurates Patanjali Research Institute
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, visited Uttarakhand today. He offered prayers at the Kedarnath Temple, and greeted a large number of people who had gathered there.
The Prime Minister later inaugurated the Patanjali Research Institute in Haridwar district. He briefly visited the Drug Discovery and Research Laboratory at the Institute, accompanied by Swami Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna.
Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister expressed confidence that we will not ignore or forget the heritage that we have been historically proud of. He added that the innovative spirit of our ancestors must be kept alive.
The Prime Minister called for bringing together as many people as possible, when celebrating the International Day of Yoga. He mentioned the new health policy, which covers various aspects of health and wellness. The Prime Minister said that cleanliness, or Swachhta, is one of the most important aspects of preventive healthcare.
The Prime Minister also released the first volume of the World Herbal Encyclopedia.
Ministry of Defence
Admiral Michael Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations, US Navy visits Head Quarters, Western Naval Command, Mumbai
Admiral Michael Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations , US Navy, accompanied by Mrs. Linda Gilday and a high-level US delegation, visited Headquarters, Western Naval Command  at Mumbai yesterday  and interacted with Vice Admiral R Hari Kumar, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, and his staff. Among issues discussed during the interaction were avenues to strengthen the growing cooperation between the two nations and navies, deal with challenges emerging on the maritime front and enhance collaboration and interoperability to ensure maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region .
The CNO was provided a broad overview of regional security dynamics and the operational responses of the Western Naval Command in recent times, particularly those related to delivering Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief  to friendly foreign countries, conducting counter piracy operations, enhancing maritime safety and security in the region, and strengthening foreign cooperation, with special emphasis on Indo-US co-operation. The crucial role played by IN ships through Operation Samudra Setu II in bringing home containerised medical oxygen to mitigate shortfalls in the country and strengthen its battle against COVID-19 was also highlighted.
The CNO addressed officers of the Western Naval Command, Southern Naval Command and various training establishments of the Indian Navy through video conference on the ‘Future of Warfare’. He also visited the Mazagon Dock Limited.
Mrs. Linda Gilday visited HQWNC and interacted with women officers of the Indian Navy.
The CNO's visit was an important event in the continued and regular dialogue between India and the US to cement and strengthen their comprehensive global strategic partnership further.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
MSP Operations during Kharif Marketing Season 2020-21
In the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season  2020-21, Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at its MSP from farmers as per its existing MSP Schemes.
Paddy procurement for Kharif 2020-21 is continuing smoothly in the procuring States & UTs of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Odisha, Madhya Pardesh, Maharashtra and Bihar with purchase of over 362.31 LMTs of paddy up to 09.12.2020 against the last year corresponding purchase of 298.79 LMT showing an increase of 21.25 % over last year. Out of the total purchase of 362.31 LMT, Punjab alone has contributed 202.77 LMT which is 55.96% of total procurement.
About 38.62 Lac farmers have already been benefitted from the ongoing KMS procurement Operations with MSP value of Rs. 68405.39 Crore.
Further, based on the proposal from the States, approval was accorded for procurement of 48.11 LMT of Pulse and Oilseeds of Kharif Marketing Season 2020 for the States of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh under Price Support Scheme. Further, sanction for procurement of 1.23 LMT of Copra  for the States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala was also given. For other States/UTs, approval will also be accorded on receipt of proposals for procurement of Pulses, Oilseeds and Copra under PSS so that procurement of FAQ grade of these crops can be made at notified MSP for the year 2020-21 directly from the registered farmers, if the market rate goes below MSP during the notified harvesting period in the respective States/UTs by the Central Nodal Agencies through State nominated procuring agencies.
Upto 09.12.2020, the Government through its Nodal Agencies has procured 148883.39 MT of Moong, Urad, Groundnut Pods and Soyabean having MSP value of Rs.799.99 Crores benefitting 84178 farmers in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Haryana and Rajasthan.
Similarly, 5089 MT of copra  having MSP value of Rs.52.40 crore has been procured benefitting 3961 farmers in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu upto 09.12.2020 as against the last year corresponding purchase of 293.34 MT of copra. In respect of Copra and Urad, rates are ruling above MSP in most of the major producing States. The respective State/UTs Governments are making necessary arrangements for commencement of procurement from the date as decided by the respective States based on the arrivals in respect of Kharif Pulses and Oilseeds.
Procurement operations of seed cotton  under MSP are going on smoothly in the States of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Karnataka. Till 09.12.2020 a quantity of 4357242 cotton bales valuing Rs.12750.42 Crore has been procured benefitting 846583 farmers.